Epic Games Epic Games throws down an ultimatum for SteamEngadget - Jessica CondittTim Sweeney promises more cooperation if Steam ups its revenue share. Epic Games threw a grenade into the world of digital distribution when it revealed its own storefront late last year, complete with
Harvard First laser radio paves the way for ultra-fast WiFiEngadget - AJ DellingerThe first data transmitted was "Volare" by Dean Martin. Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a method to wirelessly transmit radio frequency via a semiconductor
Snapchat Snapchat will let you play as your Bitmoji in gamesEngadget - Amrita KhalidAn in-game code can be used on PC, console and mobile games. You'll soon be able to play as your Snapchat Bitmoji avatar in a wide variety of video games. Snapchat on Thursday launched a Bitmoji for Games
Walmart Walmart's AI-based store concept is open to the publicEngadget - Jon FingasIt's much larger than Amazon Go, if not as ambitious. Walmart isn't going to let Amazon's AI-powered stores go unanswered, although it's not exactly cloning the concept. The big-box chain has unveiled
Play buttonMortal Kombat How B-movies influenced 'Mortal Kombat 11' fatalitiesEngadget - Jessica CondittWhat's gore without a little laughter? Mortal Kombatfatalities are legendary for their gruesomeness. The finishing moves are physics-defying ballets of blood and shattered bone, and in Mortal Kombat 11,
Cambridge Analytica Canada says Facebook broke privacy laws in Cambridge Analytica scandalEngadget - Kris HoltThe federal privacy commissioner plans to take it to court. Facebook is facing yet more legal trouble over the Cambridge Analytica scandal after Canada's privacy commissioner said it violated federal provincial
Apple Apple recalls older three-prong AC power adaptersEngadget - Christine FisherIt’s aware of six cases of broken adapters worldwide. Apple is recalling a batch of three-prong AC wall plug adapters. The company is aware of six incidents worldwide in which the adapters broke, creating
Play buttonNintendo Switch 'Persona 5' is coming to Switch, but not in the way you'd expectEngadget - Kris HoltYou'll never see it coming. It seems fans of Persona 5 who were hoping for a Nintendo Switch version might have made their wish on a monkey's paw. While PlayStation 4 owners are getting an expanded edition
Play buttonGeorge Clooney George Clooney’s ‘Catch 22’ premieres May 17th on HuluEngadget - Christine FisherWatch the trailer for the six-episode series. Hulu's adaptation of the classic novel Catch 22, directed by and starring George Clooney, premieres May 17th. In the meantime, you can catch a glimpse of barking
Google Play Google Assistant's bedtime stories come to iOS and AndroidEngadget - Kris HoltAll you have to say is "Hey Google, tell me a story." Once upon a time (well, in 2017), Google Assistant learned a new trick on Google Home devices: how to tell stories to kids. Ahead of National Tell
Verizon Samsung's Galaxy S10 5G is available for pre-order at VerizonEngadget - Kris HoltThe provider revealed 20 more cities which will get its mobile 5G network this year. Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has opened pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. You'll need access to 5G connections
Play buttonRobert Moog Moog introduces the Matriarch: A four-voice semi-modular analog synthEngadget - Billy SteeleThe next progression from the Mother-32 and Grandmother. Like it has in years past, Moog is unveiling its latest synthesizer during Moogfest. The company's annual music and culture festival kicks off in
iPad Apple users: Review your iPad Pro 12.9!Engadget - Amber BoumanFanboys and critics, this is your moment. According to senior mobile editor Chris Velazco, Apple's iPad Pro 12.9 is a lot of things: specifically, sleeker, faster, and more flexible than previous iterations.
Peloton Peloton users stuck with 'terrible tunes' following licensing lawsuitEngadget - Rachel EnglandTwo Pink tracks in one workout! Connected exercise bike maker Peloton was hit with a $150 million lawsuit last month for playing unlicensed music, and now its customers are feeling the fall out. Owners
National Security Agency (NSA) The NSA says it's time to drop its massive phone-surveillance programEngadget - Rachel EnglandApparently its benefits don't outweigh its technical and legal burdens. The National Security Agency (NSA) has formally recommended that the White House drop the phone surveillance program that collects
Play buttonTechnology Ford's futuristic shopping cart can brake on its ownEngadget - Steve DentA sensor detects objects like parked cars to prevent runaway collisions. Ford has been applying its automotive expertise to create some amusing, impractical devices like a conveyor-belt bed and noise-cancelling
Nintendo Switch Nintendo has 'no plans' to reveal a new Switch at E3 this yearEngadget - Nick SummersThat doesn't mean a cheaper console isn't in the works, though. If you've been waiting for a cheaper, kid-proof Nintendo Switch, bad news: the company won't reveal one at E3 this year. "As a general rule,
Nintendo Switch The Morning After: Nintendo Switch rumors and mobile 'Mario Kart'Engadget - Richard LawlerAnd Samsung's other XL folding device. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Nintendo's Switch continues to climb the pantheon of iconic consoles. According to today's earnings report, it's now outsold
Play buttonThe Avengers 'Fortnite' lets you fight Thanos with Avengers weaponsEngadget - Matt BrianGrab Hawkeye's bow, Thor's Stormbreaker axe, Captain America's shield and Iron Man's repulsors. Legend has it that you must be truly worthy to be able to wield Thor's hammer, but thanks to Epic Games,
Lyft Lyft offers $2.50 flat fares for people living far from grocery storesEngadget - Rachel EnglandThe Grocery Access Program aims to make healthy food more accessible. We've seen a range of partnerships between ride-share apps and grocery stores in recent times. Walmart and Uber teamed up last year,
Mario Kart 'Mario Kart Tour' beta will arrive on phones next monthEngadget - Nick SummersStarting prepping those green shells. It's almost here! Today, Nintendo announced a "Closed Beta Test" for Mario Kart Tour, a long-delayed mobile spin-off that we currently know diddly-squat about. (Seriously,
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch passes the N64 in lifetime salesEngadget - Nick SummersNext up, the SNES. Nintendo sold 2.47 million Switch consoles in the three months leading up to March 31st, 2019, bringing lifetime sales to 34.74 million. That's a tad disappointing for the house of which
Next Nissan GT-R to likely feature hybridization and autonomous drivingEngadget - AutoblogAnyone want to be driven around the 'Ring in 7:08? By Jonathon Ramsey The first- and second-generation Nissan GT-R sold for four years, from 1969 to 1973. The R32 to R34 generations covered 13 years, 1989-2002.
Airbnb Airbnb may create original shows to spark the travel bugEngadget - Jon FingasIt could pitch you on destinations and profit when you go. Airbnb might not be content with hoping that you'll book a stay on your next vacation -- it may want to make that vacation more appealing in first
Indonesia Google launches Duo group video calling in 'select regions'Engadget - Nicole LeeThe feature is live in Indonesia and a few other countries. Google has been testing a group calling feature in Duo for the past few months, and now, it's actually live. Well, in a few countries at least.
Super Mario Maker 'Super Mario Maker 2' has a release date: June 28thEngadget - Richard LawlerMark your calendar. Four years after the first Super Mario Maker proved how hard it is to make videogames, its sequel is coming to the Switch. Nintendo dropped a preview trailer for Super Mario Maker a
India India lifts ban on TikTokEngadget - Amrita KhalidA high court moved to lift the ban on the popular video app. An Indian state court moved to lift a nationwide ban on the popular short-form video app TikTok. A nearly week-long ban in India on the app
Amazon Amazon tries bringing in lawyers for sellers claiming patent infringementEngadget - Christine FisherIt's meant to be a cheaper, faster alternative to traditional patent lawsuits. Amazon has been battling counterfeit products and knock-off goods for years. It's tried charging merchants large fees, creating
Play buttonAT&T Samsung's strange, gigantic Galaxy View is ready for round twoEngadget - Jon FingasIt's coming to AT&T on April 26th. You probably weren't looking for a sequel to Samsung's lap-crushing Galaxy View tablet, but you're getting one anyway. AT&T has teased the release of the Galaxy View
Tesla Tesla will begin selling its own in-house insurance 'in a month'Engadget - Andrew TarantolaThe company also looks to produce 7,000 vehicles a week Tesla released its Q1 2019 earnings on Wednesday and despite having a significant slowdown from the previous quarter, the company remains confident
